Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $33,003 when living on campus and $31,330 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $47,463 when living on campus and $45,790 when living off campus. The COA includes tuition, fees, books & supplies, room & board costs, and other living expenses.
Name | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supplies | Living Costs | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | On-Campus | Off-Campus | ||
Salem State University | $11,978 | $18,961 | $1,200 | $18,162 | $14,248 |
University of Massachusetts-Amherst | $17,357 | $39,293 | $1,000 | $16,309 | $16,877 |
Average | $14,668 | $29,127 | $1,100 | $17,236 | $15,563 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $14,668 for in-state students and $29,127 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 1.96% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of Massachusetts-Amherst requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $39,293 and Salem State University has the lowest tuition & fees of $18,961 for undergraduate programs.
Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
Salem State University | $11,978 | $18,961 | $11,978 | $18,961 |
University of Massachusetts-Amherst | $16,952 | $38,171 | $17,357 | $39,293 |
Average | $14,465 | $28,566 | $14,668 | $29,127 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $13,049 for state residents and $22,734 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.18% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of Massachusetts-Amherst requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $32,434 and Salem State University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $4,140.
Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
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In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
Salem State University | $9,088 | $10,747 | $9,088 | $10,747 |
University of Massachusetts-Amherst | $16,625 | $33,750 | $17,009 | $34,720 |
Average | $12,857 | $22,249 | $13,049 | $22,734 |
Room & Board, Other Living Expenses
The following table compares living costs including room, board, and other expenses between selected colleges. Each cost is in average and may vary by room types, meal plan, and other living styles. For academic year 2023-2024, the average living costs of selected colleges is $17,236 when a student lives on campus and $15,563 when living off campus.
Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
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Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
Salem State University | $16,378 | $1,784 | $10,588 | $3,660 | - |
University of Massachusetts-Amherst | $14,869 | $1,440 | $15,437 | $1,440 | - |
Average | $15,624 | $1,612 | $13,013 | $2,550 | - |